Renting & Real Estate - March 2007

he said they were overgrown and it looked like a jungle. I thought I should have at least been asked to trim them or warned, but instead they were actually removed from the ground and now it's dirt and grass. There are other plants that are overgrown on the premises, but they were not trimmed, and definitely not removed. Now the landlord doesn't want to pay for new plants. And the handyman gets an attitude with me like they were "a jungle" to justify his decision to remove the plants. The landlord apparently did not give any instruction either way. My question is, is this legal, to remove someone's property, even though my plants (my property) were in the ground (landlord's property). Anyway, I am pissed and don't have the money to start all over with 5 years worth of gardening. Seriously, all it needed was to be trimmed, and all they needed to do was ask. Please help me understand if this if justified for them, or legal.

2007-03-08 06:09:11 · 5 answers · asked by courtneyoquist 1

I made an offer on a house "For Sale By Owner" and it was readily accepted. It has been a rental property and the owner said I could move in and pay rent until the purchase date. He was in the process of having someone remodel the entire bathroom. My son, who is a union carpenter, agreed to do the remodeling and the owner would pay only for materials. When the drywall was removed, significant termite damage was discovered, and the 2X4's were like sponge. They had to be replaced on 1 1/2 walls and the entire floor. I am guessing that there is probably more damage in other walls. The owner has had the property 2 years and 3 years ago the house was professionally treated. Inspections since note the visible damage in the basement, but reports no evidence of active termites since. My question is, is there a customary or any other way to calculate what dollar amount to use for the decrease in value of the property? What would be the best way to handle it?

2007-03-08 06:06:10 · 2 answers · asked by Candycane 1

All the homeowners in the condominiums where I live are supposed to vote and to decide if they want leasing of the units to be prohibited. This would affect only future buyers, so the current owners are still allowed to lease their units if they want to. How passing this law would affect the property value in the future? What would be the pros and cons of each option? Right now 37% units are occupied by renters, and according to the building associations, bringing this number down could bring the property value up in the future. They are really trying to pass this law. Is there a catch in this?

2007-03-08 05:48:20 · 1 answers · asked by gaia 1

i've been trying to find listings for hud or seized homes.. any one i've seen they want you to pay monthly. i live in philadelphia,pa...

2007-03-08 05:43:53 · 3 answers · asked by sue s 2

2007-03-08 05:43:47 · 7 answers · asked by paul_scruggs 1

I am relocating from New York State to Nashville in the fall. I have a credit score above 730 and am looking to buy a townhome or condo. I am interested in low down payment mortgages= whak kind of interest am I looking at paying? What kind of loan would work best? I am considering an 80/15/5, with 5% down payment on a house that will cost approximatel 85k.

How many trips down should I plan to house hunt?
Any info would help! Thanks.

2007-03-08 05:39:52 · 3 answers · asked by wickeddanibella26 4

first time buyer looking to spend around 70,000 dollars on a home somewhere in the u.s. looking to set up my finances and also go threw the steps of buying a house but have no idea on what to do first...and basically all the steps to buying and closing and owning

2007-03-08 05:37:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to know how much money I would be expected to put down?
Does being an Army Veteran help with anything?
How good does my credit score have to be to buy a house?
Should I visit with realtor before I look for a house I like?

2007-03-08 05:36:18 · 4 answers · asked by FordGT guy 3

I currently rent a house, but as soon as i moved in, the landlord put it on the market for sale. So, i have to have various people trapsing round my house all the time.

Can the landlord do this legally?

Can i do anything about it?

Cheers,

Shintoenail...

2007-03-08 05:06:38 · 18 answers · asked by shintoenail 1

I recently filed for bankruptcy 6 months ago. My current mortgage is due to adjust in the next month or so. Is it possible to refinance while in bankruptcy and if so - who do I contact for this. What company's work with this and won't rake me over the coals?

2007-03-08 04:52:29 · 6 answers · asked by danczar1 2

Me and My fiance are about to get approved for a mortgage toghther. My credit score is about 730, hers is 615. We both have equal income and it is suffiecent to cover what are expected monthly payments will be. CAn someone estimate about what kind of interest rate we should expect?

2007-03-08 04:49:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been denied credit from mortgage companies. I have spoke with someone about cleaning up my credit but this is such a lenthly and costly process.................
I need some suggestions

2007-03-08 04:22:28 · 7 answers · asked by SMCO2007 1

I've got some extra money to invest and I'm considering purchasing some wooded land to harvest for the oak/pine for profit and future development. I was wondering if anyone else had done this successfully and the manner in which they cleared the land. THANKS!

2007-03-08 04:08:50 · 1 answers · asked by bells b 2

How long before we have to move out? Can we move out now? Also, do you notify your mortgage companies so they can speed up the inevitable foreclosure? There is no saving our home, so please, only answers to my questions.

2007-03-08 03:33:26 · 8 answers · asked by kalamibe 2

one of the lines of credit i have been late on my pymts b4, trying to get a mortgage loan. Should I use the cell phone bill if i have been late on the pymt. it was shut off about 6 mo. ago. I only have 3 lines of credit besides my landlord...will it effect my loan if i use the cell phone?

2007-03-08 03:21:27 · 5 answers · asked by SweetP 2

2007-03-08 03:19:09 · 6 answers · asked by Curious_trouble 1

Need help in finding a newer suburb of Charlotte. Looking for nice homes, family atmosphere with near by shopping and good schools. Also, any information you can provide about you likes or dislikes of the area would be appreciated! Thanks

2007-03-08 03:14:18 · 4 answers · asked by JULIE R 2

My husband and I are getting ready to buy our first home, and it is a scary and stressful stage of our relationship.

Does anyone know what the requirements are for purchasing a home in MA, specifically for first time buyers? What type of credit do you have to have? Are downpayments usually more or less for first timers? What steps should we take to get started?

Any information and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

2007-03-08 02:30:07 · 5 answers · asked by Lauren728 2

I'm a first time homebuyer planning to buy a house in the Southern California area. What areas are reasonably affordable?

2007-03-08 02:21:00 · 2 answers · asked by trer 3

Doing research on the real estate brokers and I am trying to find which of the national brokers (Re-Max, Century 21, etc.) have the largest share of the total homes sold through brokers in the country.

2007-03-08 02:14:44 · 6 answers · asked by mattflorws 1

We are thinking to relocate to PA. My husband works in center city and we are looking for a good place to raise children and has a lot to offer. We visited Media and we couldn't seem to find many single family homes. We would like a single family home within waking distance of the R5. However, a short drive would not be out of the question. Is there a lot of kid friendly community events? would you raise your kids there? if you know any other place other than media, tell me.

2007-03-08 02:07:42 · 4 answers · asked by m p 1

2007-03-08 01:48:50 · 7 answers · asked by stacey p 2

my aunt been abroad most of her life, and now decided to come back to usa, she is 50 years old, she was tryin to finance a new home but the bank give her a hard time they say due to her age, so my brother whice is 31, was able to get to finance the home through his account very easy, so i want to know is there a age limit..?at whice it will be difficult to purchase a home..??

2007-03-08 00:47:13 · 9 answers · asked by blk_female_x 2

I purchased a home when I was single, got married, never changed deed over to married name or added spouse to the deed. If the home is sold, does my spouse have legal rights to the proceeds?

2007-03-08 00:42:38 · 9 answers · asked by brown eyes 1

The management of the apartment community where I've leased my apartment for over 4 years isn't terribly friendly. Finally I'm moving out in a couple of weeks but the management wants to "inspect" the apartment. When they did their last inspection 2-3 months ago, they said the bathroom was in a bad shape and needed to be fixed. However, they didn't do anything between then and now. So, I replaced the caulk with the help of a friend who is also a professional plumber. Can the apartment management raise an issue with my taking care of it on my own? What could be the consequences?

2007-03-08 00:29:55 · 2 answers · asked by Malcom M 1

I live in Texas and I'm planning on buying a property to rehab. Unfortunately I don't have the money to pay cash so I was wondering if anyone could give me some information on other financing options. Should I go to a bank or a mortgage company? Are there special loans to apply for? I plan on starting a small L.L.C. company for my investment properties. Is there any government assistance for small businesses such as this? I don't really know anyone in the industry so I am having trouble finding a lot of the information I need.

2007-03-07 23:41:10 · 7 answers · asked by David M 1

i live in a upstairs cottage flat which i am in the process of buying from the council. When i first moved into the flat i was told by my local housing office that the garden to the entrance of my property was mine and it was my responsiblity to maintain. Now that i have come to buy my flat the council want me to pay for maintance to the "communal gardens" within the annual service charge. this figure is £821.50. i have disputed this with the council but they aren't reasoning with me and insist that my garden is communal. Can anyone give me advice to clarify what a communal garden is? the lady that lives below me has her garden at the rear of her property and is only accessable via her property. that to me isn't communal! I'd be greatful for any advice.

2007-03-07 23:34:36 · 9 answers · asked by Chris 2

Hi everyone: I'm a 27-year-old single female with a stable job as a public school teacher. My dream is to purchase a house; it needn't be anything glorious, but I want something sturdy. However, I have very little savings due to my small income and student loan bills, not to mention rent and so forth. I've slashed my expenses to the minimum, but ultimately I would not have a lot of money to put down on a house. And, we all know the income levels for teachers. Is it feasible for me to buy a house?

I did speak with one mortgage representative at a supposedly-reputable company; however, it seemed like there were a ton of little charges added onto the "base cost" of the loan, and it rapidly spiraled to a mortgage payment on a $100K house that I could not afford (we're talking $1300 or so).

Any advice would be great.

2007-03-07 23:15:39 · 5 answers · asked by Time Of Butterflies 1

Long story short... my former roommate is withholding $400 of my deposit. It has been 2 months since I moved out and was taken off the lease. Since this former roommate is not the "official" landlord (that title would be reserved for the Managers of the Apartment complex), would I be able to sue him in small claims court and win back my deposit?

California law states that a landlord must return your deposit 21 days after you have moved out... but I am not sure if he would qualify as a landlord?

Thanks in advance.

2007-03-07 23:03:38 · 6 answers · asked by adam l 1

Allotments in Shipton under Wychwood Oxon, are there any restrictive covenants on this land.

2007-03-07 22:22:27 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous